HEALTH SERVICES
Programs and majors in Health Sciences can pave the way to diverse careers in nursing, dental services, sonography, eye care, animal care, medical offices, and patient therapy.
Do any of the following activities interest you?
– Providing assistance to those in need.
– Working with animals.
– Tending to the sick, injured, or disabled.
– Managing medical records.
– Crafting eyewear.
If so, consider exploring career options in Health Sciences:
Careers in Health Sciences
– Clinical Medical Assistant- Median Annual Pay (per ONET): $34,800
– Medical Coder – Median Annual Pay (per ONET): $42,630
– Certified Radiation Therapist – Median Annual Pay (per ONET): $85,560
– Independent Optical Practitioner – Median Annual Pay (per ONET): Salary may vary based on practice
– Registered Nurse – Median Annual Pay (per ONET): $75,330
– Dental Assistant – Median Annual Pay (per ONET): $41,180
– Veterinary Nurse – Median Annual Pay (per ONET): $36,670
– Diagnostic Medical Sonographer – Median Annual Pay (per ONET): $75,920
– Respiratory Therapist – Median Annual Pay (per ONET): $62,810
– Surgical Technologist – Median Annual Pay (per ONET): $49,710
– Licensed Practical Nurse – Median Annual Pay (per ONET): $48,820
Degrees & Certificates in This Area of Study
– Cardiorespiratory Sciences (Associate of Applied Science)
– Cardiorespiratory Sciences (Bachelor of Applied Science)
– Dental Assisting (Certificate of Achievement)
– Dental Hygiene (Associate of Science)
– Dental Hygiene (Bachelor of Science)
– Dental Hygiene: Education Specialist (Bachelor of Science)
– Dental Hygiene: Public Health Specialist (Bachelor of Science)
– Dental Science (Associate of Science)
– Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Cardiac/Vascular Ultrasound Track (Associate of Applied Science)
– Diagnostic Medical Sonography: General/Vascular Ultrasound Track (Associate of Applied Science)
– Health Information Technology (Associate of Applied Science)
– Healthcare Documentation Specialist (Certificate of Achievement)
– Medical Assisting (Certificate of Achievement)
– Medical Coding (Certificate of Achievement)
– Medical Laboratory Scientist (Bachelor of Applied Science)
– Medical Laboratory Technician (Associate of Applied Science)
– Nursing Assistant (Skills Certificate)
– Nursing: LPN to RN (Associate of Applied Science)
– Nursing: RN to BSN (Bachelor of Science)
– Nursing (Associate of Applied Science)
– Ophthalmic Technology: Ophthalmic Dispensing Technician (Associate of Applied Science)
– Ophthalmic Technology: Contact Lens Technician (Skills Certificate)
– Ophthalmic Technology: Ophthalmic Dispensing Technician (Skills Certificate)
– Optical Laboratory Technician (Skills Certificate)
– Phlebotomy (Skills Certificate)
– Phlebotomy: National Health career Association Certificate Preparation (Skills Certificate)
– Physical Therapist Assistant (Associate of Applied Science)
– Practical Nursing (Certificate of Achievement)
– Practical Nursing: Military Medic/Corpsman to LPN (Certificate of Achievement)
– Radiation Therapy Technology (Associate of Applied Science)
– Sterile Processing Technology/Technician Certification (Skills Certificate)
– Surgical Technology (Associate of Applied Science)
– Veterinary Nursing (Associate of Applied Science)
Note: Associate degrees are tailored for specific occupations, designed to address the demands of the job market. These degrees provide hands-on training and practical skills that directly align with industry needs, making graduates well-prepared for immediate entry into the workforce.
